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^ Top   #1   10.28.2007

Thronapple Bobtail Member   Last Seen: 07.04.2008 10.12 PM Member Since: Aug 2007 Location: Lake, MI Trucker? 0-1 Year Posts: 41 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

Trailer GVW Could anyone tell me how much GVW a trailer axle has? How much can the average trailer haul? If your tractor has tandem's and they have 40K capablility does the trailer tandem usually have the same which will gross 80K? I've looked at a few add's on truck paper and don't see any GVW's. Thanks. t.

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Burky Road Train Member   Last Seen: 1 Week Ago 05.53 PM Member Since: Apr 2005 Location: Southwestern Michigan (Lawrence) Posts: 2,151 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 17 Times

The standard breakdown of weights for a 5 axle unit is 12K on the steers, 34K on the tractors tandems, and 34K on the trailer tandems. There are some variations for some types of trailers like those with spread axles, but in general, the 12/34/34 numbers fit in. A typical van load is about 44k, a flatbed can usually haul up to 50, depending on the weight of the truck and trailer itself. Despite the ratings listed on the suspensions by the manufacturer, the weight limits still apply. Unless you get into heavy hauls, a typical 36-40k rear axle is plenty.

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Big Poppa Light Load Member   Last Seen: 01.20.2008 09.41 PM Member Since: Sep 2007 Location: Somewhere in TX Trucker? 0-1 Year Age: 32 Posts: 81 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

Well, bridge formula in most states is 12K/34K/34K (12,000lbs on the steer axle, 34,000 in the tractor tandem, and 34,000 on the trailer tandem). 40K on any axle will get you a ticket in every state without a permit. Combinations can carry a heck of a lot more weight safely than the law allows without a permit, but you will have to contact the manufacturers of the trailer and the tractor to find out the exact limits of the axles. So, yes, you can carry well over 40K on any tandem. As for the exact limit, call the makers. EDIT: Oops, Burky beat me to it.

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